Casio EX-H10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-H10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-H10 was launched around the same time to the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-H10 scores against the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-H10 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-H10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H10 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H10 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H10 and the GR Digital III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H10 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H10 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-H10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Casio EX-H10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.